No tears? No rage?

[OgreMagi]

I was expecting one or the other once naruto realized he was in konoha. He should be assuming that at least half his friends are dead. If not a tear, then at least go into kyubi mode damnit :) Ok I admit I just wanted to see tails mode but still not enough emotion..yeah he's got furrowed eyebrows but. He is treating pein like a normal enemy so far which seems odd.

[Khazzar]

He is mature.

[Godammit]

Hes not an emo bitch.

[Rurushu]

If Naruto wasn't going to Kyuubi at the time of when he heard of Jiraiya's death,he's definetly not going to go tails now.

[Jinchuriki-san]

Tails modes < Sage Mode

Besides, there'd be no point to him learning from that incident with Orochimaru and Sakura, if he did go kyuubi.

[Lυ Bυ]

naruto has become more mature. don't worry we will see kyuubi come back into the story sooner or later he plays a big role and is one of the biggest ties naruto has with the uchiha.

[the_forth]

His a big boy now :)

[Naruto Uzumaki]

Naruto has grown alot

[Khazzar]

No more tails. He uses his own power now. Now the Kyubi is the slave,not Naruto.

[Blackpretzel]

NARUTO DON'T GIVE A FUCK

HE JUST DESTROYS

GAR GAR GAR GAR GAR

[The Luiz]

Considering the destruction,it would be possible that his friends are dead,so i would understand if he did. Crying is only bad when there's no reason to do so. But in this case,there is a reason. Anyway,i think Naruto didn't cry because this moment is supposed to be badass.

[Lυ Bυ]

Tails modes < Sage Mode



if i could pick one in a fight that i absolutely needed to win then i would take kyuubi any day. sage mode is a bit over rated and shouldn't even be compared to the kyuubi in strength let alone stating that it is stronger.

[philzpilz]

When they focused on the eyes i thought we might get a quick change to slits-change back situation.

Which would have been awesome.

[Kyuubi Naruto]

Of course he wasn't going to go crazy and I've said it time and time again but people just didn't understand. It was never going to be that way and hopefully this is finally something that forces them to understand.

[Rod]

Naruto now behaves and acts like his father, and Jiraiya, that's why he reminds them, tha'ts how they would behave in this situation.

[TheWired]

He's all grown up... *cries*

[philzpilz]

Naruto now behaves and acts like his father, and Jiraiya, that's why he reminds them, tha'ts how they would behave in this situation.

Lets hope he doesn't emulate Jiraiya too much or this story won't have happy ending :amuse

[Jinchuriki-san]

if i could pick one in a fight that i absolutely needed to win then i would take kyuubi any day. sage mode is a bit over rated and shouldn't even be compared to the kyuubi in strength let alone stating that it is stronger.

Well as it stands for me, I choose the transformation that I would have full, conscience,non-detrimental control over . Maybe Kyuubi Mode is stronger, but it's definitely less effective for Naruto (health-wise and mentally) as it is now. While it's stronger, Pain could have just as much an easy time as against it as Orochimaru. Maybe if and when Naruto will ever fully control it without drawbacks I'll reconsider, but Sage Mode is definitely better than KN0,KN1,KN2,KN3.

[Lilykt7]

I was expecting him to rage more but he seems pretty level headed.

[Lυ Bυ]

Well as it stands for me, I choose the transformation that I would have full control over. Maybe Kyuubi Mode is stronger, but it's definitely less effective for Naruto (health-wise and mentally) as it is now. Maybe if and when Naruto will ever fully control it without drawbacks I'll reconsider. But Sage Mode is definitely stronger than KN0,KN1,KN2,KN3.

sage mode doesn't hurt naruto but if we are judging strictly on power kyuubi blows sage mode away no ifs, ands or buts

[Jinchuriki-san]

sage mode doesn't hurt naruto but if we are judging strictly on power kyuubi blows sage mode away no ifs, ands or buts

We'd have to see Sage Mode vs Kyuubi Mode. To me, it'll be like angels vs devils. I really don't think a Kyuubi Mode Naruto would easily sweep a Sage Mode Naruto. Sage Mode may or may not win, but it can't really be THAT clear which would win.

[Ningen]

I think it's great that he didn't lose it this time (Even though I too wanted to see some tails). It's obvious he was really angry, but now he's calm and in control, which is something that Naruto has needed for a long time. I imagine this calm, angry Naruto will be much more devastating than the run-at-the-enemy-immediately-screaming Naruto.

[Flagg1982]

Sage mode won't last forever.
Don't worry, Kyubi will make an appearance again. It's been foreshadowed since...chapter 1.

[Rod]

Lets hope he doesn't emulate Jiraiya too much or this story won't have happy ending :amuse

Of course he won't live a second Jiraiya since he has to be himself in the end and have his own accomplishments in life, though his behaviour is now like these two.

[Rikudou]

What did you expect?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2536813713_dbe96705cc.jpg?v=0

This? :zaru

[The Luiz]

Sage mode won't last forever.
Don't worry, Kyubi will make an appearance again. It's been foreshadowed since...chapter 1.

Of course it will. According to Jiraiya,Minato entrusted Naruto with the Kyuubi for a reason.

[philzpilz]

What did you expect?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2536813713_dbe96705cc.jpg?v=0

This? :zaru

I laughed. Which is mean, it was very emotional in theoretical sense

[ItsMrJedi]

We don't know how this fight will end up.

SM has a timelimit and we don't know if he has already fixed this disadvantage. And if not he might lose his temper after SM goes off and the Kyuubi might be unleashed again.

Remember that while he was training FRS and even he promised not to rely on the Kyuubi anymore, he went into Kyuubi mode and Yamato had to seal it. So this might happen again.

[Lelouch71]

Well as it stands for me, I choose the transformation that I would have full, conscience,non-detrimental control over . Maybe Kyuubi Mode is stronger, but it's definitely less effective for Naruto (health-wise and mentally) as it is now. While it's stronger, Pain could have just as much an easy time as against it as Orochimaru. Maybe if and when Naruto will ever fully control it without drawbacks I'll reconsider, but Sage Mode is definitely better than KN0,KN1,KN2,KN3.
That is a huge if about fully controlling it. The "key" doesn't fix those problems not to mention KN4 was an accident so yeah we won't be seeing them anymore unless something happen beyond Naruto's control hence why SM took their place.

Naruto did rage, but he handle it like a man. Naruto is supposed to progressing not regressing which I also states too many times.

[AlphaRooster]

This
Hes not an emo bitch.

And this
Don't confused Naruto with the emo sauce.

[Enclave]

Just as I predicted. Righteous Fury.

[Juno]

What did you expect?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2536813713_dbe96705cc.jpg?v=0
This? :zaru

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6699/img0490pi1.jpg

Spot the difference. :zaru

[Jinchuriki-san]

What did you expect?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2536813713_dbe96705cc.jpg?v=0

This? :zaru
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6699/img0490pi1.jpg

Spot the difference. :zaru

That, my friends, is pure truth. :quite

[FrostXian]

He's not Sasuke. It's that simple.
Naruto actually managed to reach a point he does not rage or cry over everything, his feelings are expressed properly and he utilizes them to attack the enemy.
Unlike Sasuke who throws them in, acts emotionless while they pile up and then cry at the smallest thing because theres nowhere else to stuff up more pent-up angst.

I'm not saying one has more things to depress themselves upon, I am just critisizing their ways of handling this stress.

[xiaojiang]

my little boy, all grown up...hopefully it last.

[Chouji 15]

He's no longer that little kid who went RAWR IZ ANGRY CUBEY MODEZ SAUCEKAY GIVE ME UR HOT UCHIHA COCK IN MY YIFF. He's you know, a man that has learned not to outburst all the fucking time.

[Sphere87]

Oh, you can be sure that Naruto is pissed as hell. The difference to the past is that it is controlled anger now.
I personally liked the last four Panel on this site
http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/430/07/
All I thought was: Its payback time, Pain!
That are exactly the same facial expressions he had at the Gaara fight in Part I

[Matsu Shojin]

Noticed he didn't just rush in like everyone thought? He REacted, with presion and proper timing and no over kill with Oodama when he knew a regular Rasengan would do. He is thinking. I like this. I hope Kishi doesn't write a regression.

[Frostman]

Naruto has matured first. He will deal with whats in front of him first and cry or feel guilty later.

[Jin-E]

Losing control of his emotions=Losing the battle.

He NEEDS to get his emotions under control....otherwise he'll be completely fucked.

The tears will come after the fight.

[Tempest]

Pfft, Naruto knows he`s strong enough to wtfpwn anyone he wants now. Getting angry over anything is trivial to him. :zaru

[Heartgobbler]

I guess he is in shock now. There will be tears once the imminent danger is done with.

[vered]

you can see in the chapter that he fights to control his anger,especially in the end.
but i doubt he'll loose control and turn kyubii like happned before.he is much more composed now.

[GangWarlord]

He shows rage at the last panel. Not very much, but it's still noticable.

[Kyo.]

he is in"gonna stomp your ass motehfucker" mood right now :zaru

[Eldritch]

Props to Naruto, he finally hit puberty

[9Tail-Hokage]

Keep the Sasuke potshots to a minimum. Criticize, don't bash.
He shows rage at the last panel. Not very much, but it's still noticable.

There's a difference between fury and rage.

[camus]

what i would like to see is kyubi + sage mode, imagine the possibilities. i think he would rofl stomp anybody any where.

[Randomaxe]

I saw controlled rage, and I too loved page 7's last four panel that show his confused face turn serious, like a man who knows there's things that have to be taken care of before he can mourn.

[Nara*Shikamaru]

Glad he didn't. It would have defeated the point of the training arc.

[Trash]

Naruto is very pissed off but he can stay focussed on the fight now. He's not a rookie or some out of control Jin.

[jdbzkh]

Naruto's not the same emotional crap that Kishi threw at us in the start of Part Two, he's a man he's an anchor man and he's ready to kill.

[shiki-fuujin]

its call growing up.IF only sasuke could

[Sephiroth]

Naruto has finally matured. :hurr

its call growing up.IF only sasuke could

When did Sasuke ever get so pissed off he couldn't think straight, or cry in the middle of a battle?

[Horu]

I think there's some pretty intense rage/denial in his lines at the end, saying the hokage shouldn't have to come out to deal with "guys like this", guys who just obliterated the top ninja village. I guess you can read it different ways, but it seems pure rage to me.

[Kyasurin Yakuto]

I think that Naruto has matured but he did show some emotion at least. He did look very pissed off on that page when he found out who did this. And he looked shocked when he saw how destroyed Konoha was.

If he had had no reaction at all, it would have been lame.

[Aya]

He's clearly pissed (Ok who wouldn't be?), but I'm glad he can keep his emotions under control.
He matured. :pleased

[The Juice Man]

When did Sasuke ever get so pissed off he couldn't think straight, or cry in the middle of a battle?

Itachi handing Sasuke his ass in part 1. :zaru

[Shishi-O]

I was expecting one or the other once naruto realized he was in konoha. He should be assuming that at least half his friends are dead. If not a tear, then at least go into kyubi mode damnit :) Ok I admit I just wanted to see tails mode but still not enough emotion..yeah he's got furrowed eyebrows but. He is treating pein like a normal enemy so far which seems odd.

if u consider crushing a body thats built like a tank like an empty bear can, then yes, he is taking it easy:oh

[Insomnia5623]

He is mature.

^ Exactly. Naruto has grown as a person.

[Athena Citra]

It is not the time for tears, and if he acted immaturely towards Pain at this point in the story, it would be both bad for his character and for his safety. Nevertheless, I have the feeling that we may see the Kyuubi before this fight is over.

[The Luiz]

I think that Naruto has matured but he did show some emotion at least. He did look very pissed off on that page when he found out who did this. And he looked shocked when he saw how destroyed Konoha was.

If he had had no reaction at all, it would have been lame.

Indeed. And truth be said,being afraid of emotions isn't mature. The point is,keeping it under control if the situation demands so.

[yatai]

Kishimoto is showing that Naruto is thinking about defeating the enemy rather than giving in to emotion.:hurr

[ChickenPotPie]

If this were Naruto at the beginning of the timeskip, he'd probably be in four tails mode.

Jiraiya's death changed him a bit.

[The Luiz]

If this were Naruto at the beginning of the timeskip, he'd probably be in four tails mode.

Jiraiya's death changed him a bit.

You also should count Yamato's part on it. That little talk between him and Naruto,made the blond guy say no to Kyuubi.

[Yagami1211]

so much for Narutoverse can't destroy steel

[BGtymin]

if i could pick one in a fight that i absolutely needed to win then i would take kyuubi any day. sage mode is a bit over rated and shouldn't even be compared to the kyuubi in strength let alone stating that it is stronger.

Way to make shit up...

I'll give KN4 credit but the rest KN 0-3 have yet to show anything on the level of SM.

Lol @ Uchiha tards saying Naruto gonna flip out and go Kyuubi mode.

[Dattebayo-chan]

Some emtions may come, but Kishimoto is showing a new and mature Naruto, the one we have all been waiting for. Knowing him, Naruto is probably very upset, but he can control it and focus now.

[kajteq]

Frogs don't cry, and Naruto is in his frogomodo

[Sunabozu]

maybe the kyuubi is deciding not to intervene just yet

[gabzilla]

Kishimoto only makes Naruto transform into Sailor Kyuubi angry when Sasuke is involved.

Must be some kind of trigger.

Yes, Naruto not reacting with tears and wangst when his friends could be dead was really stupid. Mature or not (LOL), he should have reacted with something more than: "*smashes Pain* Go back to the kitchen while I handle this, Tsunade".

[Madara Uchiha]

He isn't the little kid he was before. He is treating this maturely and more like jiriaya, Minato, and kakashi would.

[Rurushu]

Yeah he certainly has matured,but I would like to see how calm he is when someone is killed infront of him or he is face to face with Sasuke-kun again.

[altan]

I think he was a bit TOO cold and emotionless.

[Randomaxe]

I just remembered this.
http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/406/17/
He's got things to do, boy, does he ever.

[KyuubiYondaime]

I agree that maturity and not crying over this terrible loss of his village are too different things, but people will still bitch anyway.

[Rob`]

he's got a village to protect, there'll be time for crying and mourning later

also there was rage, it's why he looked so determined on the last page

also if we do see kyuubi again i suspect naruto will have learned to properly control it, possibly from killerbee, but basically it won't be this fight

[zuul]

He just doesn't care about Konoha or Kakashi or Sakura.

OInly Sasuke Sama still matters to him. :hurr

[Ben Grimm]

When J-man died, Naruto didn't burst into tears. Two drops came slowly dripping down his eyes. When he read J-man's book, at the beginning their were drips coming down as well. When he finished the book, Naruto was smiling.

Jiraiya's death made Naruto wake up to his responsibility to his village. He is still pissed about what Pain did to Jiraiya, but with some self reflection with Shikamaru and some time in the woods to ponder over J-man's death, Naruto is finally acting like the hero he was meant to be.

Naruto Its Hero Time.

[Sasufag]

Well Naruto aint Sasuke who cryes.

He is now more adult.

[Circusman]

Naruto puts the energy that would have been wasted by crying into smashing Pain.

[handofjustice]

Pshhhhhhh Kishi is merely saving the tears for when he faces Sasuke.

[Antitard]

Pshhhhhhh Kishi is merely saving the tears for when he faces Sasuke.

I think Sasuke has done enough crying for the both of them :laugh

[Drunksnowball]

Tails modes < Sage Mode

Besides, there'd be no point to him learning from that incident with Orochimaru and Sakura, if he did go kyuubi.

Wouldn't say tails mode < Sage Mode. Naruto needs to learn how to better control the tails to be really good at it. If he can control it then he could pwn so much. Problem is he can't control it so currently yes Sage > Tails.

[Effy]

now isnt a good time for that. he has an enemy to beat first. he may grief afterwards :byastars

[Yakushi Kabuto]

Surprised to see someone hold that viewpoint. I was thinking people were hoping he would keep control of himself, to show that he has learned and grown. After all, if he does turn kyuubi he risks damaging Konoha and its people even further. Tears can be shed later, I do kind of expect that.

[masamune1]

Don't suppose anyone has pointed out that, thanks to Sage mode, he can sense everyone's Chakra and so he knows that most of his friends are still alive and well?

[th0m3s]

Maturity.... That is why

[Inuhanyou]

he has lots of rage, there's no doubt about that...just mostly concealed enough to not let it affect his judgment..and there is no time for tears..

[ninjetone]

Don't suppose anyone has pointed out that, thanks to Sage mode, he can sense everyone's Chakra and so he knows that most of his friends are still alive and well?

But he also sensed that Kakashi's chakra was not there. Once he found out that Kakashi ( his other teacher/friend/mentor) is probably dead he still didn't go apeshit.
I believe that the whole purpose of this fight is to show that the death of Naruto's grandfather figure has made him grow up to the point of his being truly Kage level. Naruto not only has the power to protect a whole village, but the maturity to not let his emotions skrew up how he fights. As he will now have proven to the whole village that he can be Hokage (notice he literally took Tsunade's place in the battle); the only thing that will stand between him and actually becoming Hokage will be his promise to save Sasuke. The Sasuke issue will be resolved at some point down the road and then Naruto will be ready to actually become Hokage in both power and mind.